April 27, 2006
Cullowhee, N.C. - Western Carolina track & field sophomore Zeb Johnson has shown nothing but poise, character, and leadership since his first practice at Western Carolina as a part of the Track & Field team. The energy he gives off will be critical this weekend as Western looks to sweep both the indoor and outdoor Southern Conference championships this season.
As the defending SoCon Freshman of the Year, Johnson currently leads the conference in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes. He also holds the WCU school record in the 200-meter event, which qualified him for NCAA East Regional in Greensboro, N.C., on May 26-27.
Johnson also qualified for the regional with his teammates, senior Milton Bolton, freshman Kevin Johnson, and sophomore Mike Malone in the 4x100-meter relay, marking the third time he has qualified for NCAA regionals. Back during the indoor season, Johnson was tabbed as the SoCon's Most Outstanding Track Performer.
Although Track & Field is the sport he purses in college, while in high school, Johnson lettered in five other sports during his high school career at Garinger High in Charlotte, N.C.; football, baseball, basketball, swimming, and cross country.
Q and A with Zeb Johnson
Q: Why did you choose to come to Western Carolina University?
Zeb: "I liked the coaching staff, and the change from the city to the mountains."
Q: What other sport would you have played in college?
Zeb: "I would have loved to play football and been a wide receiver in college."
Q: Who would you want to compete with in a one-on-one race?
Zeb: "Michael Johnson, he is my favorite athlete."
Q: What is your favorite food?
Zeb: "Hamburgers and Macaroni and cheese."
Q: What is the most embarrassing moment you've ever had in you life?
Zeb: "At my high school graduation when I was walking across the stage to get my diploma I tripped and fell."
Q: What's one thing people don't know about you?
Zeb: "When I was in the 8th grade I was paralyzed for about 4 months."
- Story written by Shaketia Barnes, who was a member of the 2004-05 Southern Conference Lady Catamount women's basketball team and is working with WCU Media Relations
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